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A world of cultures comes alive at embassy fair in Washington

The sound of drums from the Pakistan Embassy could be heard distinctly as soon as visitors turned into International Drive, where the usually quiet diplomatic corridor had been transformed into a global fairground for…

How Hong Kong’s 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion will transform into new cultural hub

Perched above the streets of Tai Hang, the 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion has stood as a watchman to Hong Kong’s evolving history. The mansion and its front garden are the only remaining sections of what was once a…

After controversy in KL, Sarawak rep says Sibu should host ‘Rain Rave’ festivals instead

SIBU, May 3 — Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh has proposed that Sibu host an annual water music festival, saying the district is ready to embrace such initiatives amid controversy surrounding a similar…

Police impose travel ban on Japanese K-pop trainee over alleged fraud

Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station recently banned the trainee from leaving Korea after the group's management agency had filed a complaint over his having previously signed with another company. According to police and…

Viral clip captures moments when bystanders subdue armed woman at Rain Rave Music Festival in KL (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — A 28-year-old woman armed with a knife was arrested on the final night of the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang yesterday, with a viral video showing members of the public bravely…

Rain Rave festival debate should not be framed in extremes, says Johor DAP vice-chairman

KUCHING, May 2 — The debate over the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 should not be reduced to extreme positions and must instead be approached rationally, balancing values, freedom and economic considerations,…

KL must stay open and modern, not be held back by ‘reckless narratives’, says Kepong MP on Rain Rave festival

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 is a lawful and well-organised event that has generated real economic activity for local traders, workers and businesses, said Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng. In a…

Songkran is cultural heritage, not water festival entertainment, says Malaysian Siam Association amid growing confusion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Persatuan Siam Malaysia (PSM) president Sam Maark Suvanphet yesterday said that there is confusion between the Songkran celebration and water-based entertainment events such as water festivals or…

Yeo Bee Yin backs Rain Rave festival, says ‘moral policing’ hurts tourism push

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Former minister Yeo Bee Yin has defended the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) amid ongoing backlash, saying critics should not overreact and warned that excessive “moral policing” could harm…

Takaichi's musical diplomacy with Indonesia shows fresh bid for Asia partners

ICSE Class 10 Results: Shimla’s identical twins score near-identical marks get over 99% each

Identical twin sisters Avisha and Sirisha Syal from Shimla have achieved top positions in the ICSE class 10 board examinations. They scored 99.4 percent and 99.2 percent respectively. The sisters attributed their…

Entertainment events must respect values and religious sensitivities, says Umno president

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — All programmes, including entertainment events, must be organised with due regard for values, decorum, religious sensitivities and local societal norms, Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi…

Punjab govt announces new set of rules for kite-flying for next year's Basant celebrations

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday announced a new set of rules and regulations for kite-flying during next year’s Basant festival . After nearly two decades, a three-day Basant festival was celebrated in Lahore in…

Tourism minister urges critics to stop politicising Rain Rave festival, says it boosts economy and supports traders

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is calling on all parties to stop politicising the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF), which is currently taking place in Bukit…

Tiong says Malaysia’s tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said tourist arrivals in Malaysia continue to grow despite the Middle East conflict. Tiong said this during a press conference with…

Over 7,000 turn up for Rain Rave day one, KL police chief warns public against misconduct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The opening of the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF), held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, saw a massive turnout with over 7,000 attendees gathered in the heart of the city. KL…

A burning kampung, mum’s curry, a melody: How 3 social workers help people living with dementia reconnect again

Dementia may erode memory, but it does not erase identity. Run by three medical social workers, Ren Ci Hospital’s Re2ignite programme uses music, food, images and sensory activities to help people living with dementia…

‘Entertainment has limits’: Jawi calls Rain Rave immoral, issues advisory against festival

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has objected to the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 scheduled to be held in the capital, citing concerns it could harm moral…

Documentary captures the long echo of Fukushima's nuclear disaster

Without narration or music, Toru Yamada's intimate documentary "At the Triangle Intersection" follows the silences, routines and unresolved tensions of post-disaster life.

Independent press being stifled in Pakistan, says Hameed Haroon

DawnMedia Chief Executive Hameed Haroon speaks, alongside journalist Mazhar Abbas, at the event.—White Star KARACHI: The governments in Pakistan have long adopted an “anti-media attitude”, which has put pressure on the…